Luke 5:39
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better. ”
οὐδείς
No one, nothing, none. No one can snatch them out of My hand. The security of the believer rests not in their grip but in His. And His grip never fails.
πίνω
having drunk
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πίνω
Drink, imbibe. Pinō. Jesus offered living water to the woman at the well and promised that whoever drinks it will never thirst again. What you drink from shapes you. Drink deeply from him.
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παλαιός
old
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παλαιός
Old, ancient, former. Palaios. Put off the old self. The old way of living has no claim on you in Christ. You are not who you used to be. You are a new creation.
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εὐθέως
immediately
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εὐθέως
Immediately, at once, without delay. Euthéōs. When Jesus called, his disciples left their nets immediately. Obedience delayed is obedience denied. Respond now.
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θέλω
desires
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θέλω
To will, to wish, to desire. Thelo. I am willing be made clean. Jesus was always willing to heal, forgive and restore. His willingness has not changed.
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νέος
new,
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νέος
New, young, fresh. Neos. A new self which is being renewed in knowledge. God is constantly making things fresh. His mercies are new every morning.
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λέγω
he says
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λέγω
To say, to speak with authority. Jesus said and it was so. When Jesus speaks everything listens. His words carry the weight of creation behind them.
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χρηστός
good
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χρηστός
Easy, kind, good, gracious. Chrestos. My yoke is easy. Jesus does not burden those who come to Him. He lightens every load. His way is kind and His burden is light.
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εἰμί
is.
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εἰμί
To be, to exist. Eimi. When God names himself I AM, he uses this word. Existence itself belongs to him. Ground your identity in the one who simply is.
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